Last weekend’s wedding at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, WV was absolutely stunning. Combine the perfect couple, a wonderful family, beautiful blue skies, a gorgeous floral wedding backdrop by Bella Fiore, and sunset photos at the 7th tee, and well, you have a perfect day.

I had the absolute best time hanging out with Nicole and Craig. Chatting about all the details of their upcoming wedding, their love story, and capturing these gorgeous sunrise photos were well worth the early morning wake up call.

Our sweet little girl, it’s hard to believe you turn three today. I just laid you down for your daily nap and while I sit here reflecting on all of the wonderful little things I love about my little girl I find myself thankful that 1. I have you and your brother on the same schedule and 2. That I’m fortunate enough to be here everyday with you watching you learn and grow.

Thank you Sara and Matt for making your way out on a busy Pittsburgh weekday right in the midst of rush hour to make this session happen…you’re troopers! I can’t wait to see you in just one month for your big day!

Today I will love you a little harder, cuddle you a little longer, and be completely present for you. I’m sure your dad will race home from work by 4:18pm to be here when it is officially your birthday and we will give you your first taste of cake and spaghetti.

When we found out we were having a little boy, I knew even then that milestones like his first haircut would be cherished memories.

So in an effort to preserve those locks just a bit longer, your daddy and I couldn’t help ourselves to do a little styled shoot with you. You’ll look back one day and google search “manbun” and see where we found our inspiration. For just a few more days you’ll be my topknot and someday I’ll get to look back on these playful little images with a smile and all the memories wrapped up into your year with long locks.

2-year-olds are fast… I mean really fast. I know I have one myself. Carter was on the go our whole session, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. You want your little one to feel comfortable and be themselves, and that’s exactly what I aim to capture.

Sometimes life's little challenges bring out the best in us.I never imagined having an urban newborn shoot, and hitting the city streets with a sweet little baby was definitely something unknown for me.... but spending time with this family, this sweet little girl, made for an amazing day out.